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TextSentencer_T1 0-54 Sentence denotes Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease xxx (xxxx) xxxx
TextSentencer_T2 56-204 Sentence denotes Since the onset of COVID-19, the demand for facemasks have exceeded supplies leading to a global shortage created by extensive use by the community.
TextSentencer_T3 205-383 Sentence denotes Facemask is among the tools for travelers and health professionals highlighted by Chiodinie et al. on February 7, 2020 in the Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease journal [1] .
TextSentencer_T4 384-520 Sentence denotes However, the effectiveness of facemask use in community settings for the prevention of COVID-19 has been controversial [1] [2] [3] [4] .
TextSentencer_T5 521-665 Sentence denotes Because of lack of evidence, the World Health Organization recommend against wearing masks in community settings for the prevention of COVID-19.
TextSentencer_T6 666-900 Sentence denotes Although disposable surgical masks were designed for the protection of health-care workers during occupational exposures, face masks became popular among non-health professionals during the SARS epidemic of 2003 and the 2009 pdm H1N1.
TextSentencer_T7 901-1010 Sentence denotes The role of droplet nuclei transmission of airborne infections was first proposed by Wells in the 1930s [5] .
TextSentencer_T8 1011-1275 Sentence denotes When an individual in contagious period coughs or sneezes, numerous droplets containing infectious particles are released to the atmosphere requiring the need for barriers such as facemasks and social distancing for prevention of their spread to other individuals.
TextSentencer_T9 1276-1468 Sentence denotes Studies have indicated that facemasks reduce the risk of contracting influenza-like illnesses in households, especially when combined with proper wearing, handwashing and social distance [4] .
TextSentencer_T10 1469-1586 Sentence denotes In many Asian countries, facemasks are routinely used by the general public to reduce exposure to airborne pathogens.
TextSentencer_T11 1587-1753 Sentence denotes In China, since the emergence of COVID-19, all people in all seriously affected areas are required to use faces masks and is enforced by the Chinese authorities [3] .
TextSentencer_T12 1754-1902 Sentence denotes To our knowledge, there have not been any published reports on the prevalence of face mask use since the emergence of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
TextSentencer_T13 1903-2099 Sentence denotes The only reported method of assessing the prevalence mask use at the population level was the use of photo-epidemiology at mass gatherings during the 2009 pdm H1N1 and the 2013 MERS outbreak [6] .
TextSentencer_T14 2100-2252 Sentence denotes We applied this method and assessed the prevalence of fa-cemask use among persons seen in four international airports in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
TextSentencer_T15 2253-2378 Sentence denotes We obtained consecutive photographs at one-minute intervals at entrance to check-in areas and arrival exit areas of airports.
TextSentencer_T16 2379-2500 Sentence denotes In these photographs, we counted the total number of persons with full face views and those with fully covered facemasks.
TextSentencer_T17 2501-2728 Sentence denotes We found that, facemask use rate measured in airport settings was the highest in Asia (Bangkok Airport, about one half), followed by South America (Lima Peru), and the lowest in the USA (Atlanta Airport, 2%) ( Table 1 , Photo).
TextSentencer_T18 2729-2958 Sentence denotes Though the situation is not comparable, facemask use rate in Bangkok and Peru are 2-3-fold higher than observed in previous report of facemask use during 2009 pdm H1N1 and MERS outbreaks among people who attended mass gatherings.
TextSentencer_T19 2959-3067 Sentence denotes [7] Our results may not be representative of the prevalence rates of facemask in these geographic locations.
TextSentencer_T20 3068-3249 Sentence denotes Given that the population seen in airports are transient, facemask use rate observed in international airports may vary by the geographic area of origin of persons seen at ariports.
TextSentencer_T21 3250-3462 Sentence denotes Other factors are variation in exposure to facemask relevant advisories, the availability of facemasks in their respective home communities, and in perceived threat of COVID-19 transmission at the time of travel.
TextSentencer_T22 3463-3619 Sentence denotes Photoepidemiologic method of assessing facemask is inadequate toverify the type of facemask used such as loosely fit surgical masks or fit-tested N95 masks.
TextSentencer_T23 3620-3778 Sentence denotes Also, this method is unable to distinguish airport staff from non-staff, and travelers from non-travelers, whose habits with respect to facemask use may vary.
TextSentencer_T24 3779-3884 Sentence denotes Finally, this method is unable to ascertain the continuity of mask use while at airport or during travel.
TextSentencer_T25 3885-4060 Sentence denotes Some public health experts have advocated for the continued use of facemasks as a tool to reduce the spread of COVID-19 until definitive evidence emerges against its use [2] .
TextSentencer_T26 4061-4353 Sentence denotes Our findings of double-digit variation in facemask use rates between regions significantly affected by COVID-19 underscores the need for research to provide evidence for or against the utility of facemask use in COVID-19 transmission and also to provide uniform recommendations to all people.
TextSentencer_T27 4354-4508 Sentence denotes We believe these preliminary findings will help policy makers assess supply chain dynamics, and the need for relevant public health advisories.(See Photo)